The Bang (Sardinella aurita) is a brackish-water fish of the family Clupeidae that grows up to 41 cm.
Description
The round sardinella is a slender, silvery clupeid reaching about 41 cm. A faint golden line runs along the flank and a small black spot sits at the edge of the gill cover. It has a single spineless dorsal fin and a deeply forked tail. The species lives pelagically in coastal waters of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, forming large schools that rise to the surface at night and disperse. Its food consists mainly of zooplankton such as copepods and mysid larvae. Strongly migratory, the round sardinella is an important commercial fish across its warm-water range.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bang?
The Bang has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bang live?
The Bang lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Bang get?
The Bang grows to a maximum of about 41 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Bang dangerous to humans?
No, the Bang is harmless to humans.
Is the Bang edible?
Yes, the Bang is commonly eaten.
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